The Sunday Debate: The West Should Pay Reparations For Slavery
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Reparations: A Path to Justice
This chapter examines the urgent debate on reparations for slavery, arguing that systemic injustices necessitate acknowledgment and restitution beyond mere financial compensation. It highlights the historical disadvantages faced by marginalized communities and critiques the narrative around Africa's economic growth, emphasizing the need for reparations to restore dignity for descendants of enslaved individuals. The discussion contrasts group versus individual identities while addressing the moral implications of reparations and the responsibility to rectify historical injustices.
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